Two key surveys confirm the U.S. services industry maintained its growth momentum last month, fueled by rising employment and business activity. However, persistent price pressures and a dip in foreign demand signal ongoing economic headwinds that could delay interest rate cuts.
The aviation industry faces a turbulent start to 2026 as another airline, Romania's Legend Airlines, officially winds down operations. Its closure follows a series of high-profile shutdowns and bankruptcies globally, highlighting persistent pressures on regional and niche carriers.
An Italian appeals court has ruled that a recycling company unfairly dismissed an employee for briefly falling asleep at his desk, ordering his reinstatement with back pay. The judgment highlighted broader issues of workplace isolation and punitive management tactics.
A super PAC linked to AIPAC has launched a $2.2 million ad campaign against former Rep. Tom Malinowski, a moderate Democrat who questioned unconditional aid to Israel. Critics see the move as a warning to other candidates ahead of the 2026 midterms.
A sustained federal enforcement operation in Minnesota has led to the arrest of more than 4,000 individuals, with authorities highlighting the removal of those convicted of serious crimes. The initiative has sparked debate over immigration policy and community safety.
With Jerome Powell's term as Federal Reserve Chair set to conclude in May 2026 and Kevin Warsh nominated as his successor, market strategists are eyeing potential winners in Financials, Small-Caps, and Real Estate ETFs.
Yum! Brands announces the closure of roughly 3% of Pizza Hut's U.S. restaurants in H1 2026 amid a strategic review that could lead to a sale, as the iconic chain grapples with shifting consumer habits and domestic sales decline.
Evernorth Holdings is set to debut on Nasdaq, locking 388 million XRP tokens into a public treasury. The move, backed by over $1 billion in capital, aims to give traditional stock investors regulated exposure to the digital asset, following a blueprint pioneered by MicroStrategy with Bitcoin.
Bank of America pushes back against the recent tech stock rout, arguing investor fears of both weak AI returns and massive AI disruption are contradictory. The firm sees the selloff as a buying opportunity, forecasting AI infrastructure spending to hit $1.2 trillion by 2030.
CNBC's Jim Cramer offered a blunt assessment of Dillard's Inc. (NYSE: DDS) when pressed by a viewer, stating he lacks sufficient knowledge of the department store chain to recommend it, highlighting the challenges facing traditional retailers.
CNBC's Jim Cramer praised Sphere Entertainment (SPHR) during his 'Lightning Round,' highlighting its immersive technology and live events business. The bullish sentiment comes as the company navigates a competitive entertainment landscape and broader market volatility.
In a televised interview, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy provided a stark official estimate of battlefield fatalities, a figure that underscores the devastating scale of the conflict as it approaches a grim milestone.
As it navigates Chapter 11 bankruptcy, Spirit Airlines has filed to sell two preferential gates at Chicago O'Hare to United Airlines, a move that would inject funds for debt repayment while further intensifying the hub capacity battle between United and American.
Beyond impressive quarterly numbers, Palantir Technologies' latest earnings call highlighted two critical patterns in customer behavior that point to deeper, long-term adoption of its AI platforms.
The national women's fashion retailer Francesca's has abruptly closed its two St. Louis-area locations as part of a wider shutdown, citing a default notice from its lender after a failed capital raise. The move highlights ongoing pressures in the brick-and-mortar retail sector.
Despite a multi-million dollar net worth, renowned personal finance expert Suze Orman maintains a staunchly frugal lifestyle. In an exclusive interview, she reveals how a philosophy of respecting money—not just having it—shapes her spending, from avoiding restaurants to using a 30-year-old purse, and offers blunt advice for those struggling to save.
A lawsuit filed by Churchill Downs Inc. challenges Maine's new law granting exclusive online casino rights to Native American tribes, accusing the state of creating a 'race-based monopoly.' The legal action reveals the company's contradictory stance: opposing iGaming expansion while demanding a license should it proceed.
Beyond the spotlight on Nvidia and ChatGPT, the AI infrastructure rush is creating a historic surge for memory and storage chipmakers, with stock gains eclipsing 1,000% as supply struggles to meet explosive data center demand.
Amidst widespread fears that generative AI could disrupt its core creative software business, Adobe's recent strategic moves tell a different story. Analysis of its latest innovations suggests the company is not a passive target but an active architect, using AI to expand its market and lock in users.
As Qualcomm navigates a critical transition beyond its smartphone core, its strategic focus on low-power AI inference for data centers, highlighted by a major Saudi deal, is drawing investor attention as a potential new growth engine.
